LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K
- Date
- August 13–20, 2026
- Location
- 211 Central Rd, Rye, NH
- Distance
- LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10k Run · LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10k Competetive Walk · Virtual Saunders at Rye Harbor 10k
From the Organizer
This year's 50th edition of the Saunders 10k will once again be held on the third Thursday in August, (8/20) starting at 6 pm., and will be limited to 500 competitors. In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, a virtual race will also be held for those who are unable to participate in the official live race.
The Live race will be run on a modified version of the original course that winds around and through the town of Rye, NH. The start and finish will be on Central Road near the Partners Bank with the finish and parking across the road in the large field near the turn onto Locke Rd. (Use 211 Central Rd. for GPS location) The race will have cash prizes, AND as in year’s past, there will be a limited number of special T-shirts that will need to be won in each of the age groups
The Saunders 10K is endorsed by the New England 65 plus Runners Club
Post-race, we will celebrate with the traditional party.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenland, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rye, NH
Elevation
47 ft
Nearest Airport
PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 6 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K
- Date
- August 13–20, 2026
- Location
- 211 Central Rd, Rye, NH
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K?
- LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K is a running race held in Rye, New Hampshire on August 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K?
- Thursday, August 13, 2026 in Rye, New Hampshire at 211 Central Rd, Rye, NH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K
Aug 13, 2026